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Goose lays eggs in potter at ARC Thrift Store in Littleton

At the ARC Thrift Store in Littleton, a goose chose one of their outdoor planters as a good place to make a nest.

Manual High School students attend Broadway workshops in NYC

On March 22, 19 theater students from Manual High School in Denver went on a week-long trip to New York City to take Broadway theater workshops and watch Broadway shows.

Temple Grandin School walks 500 miles to raise awareness for Ukrainians with autism

Imagine being sensitive to loud noises, and then living in a war zone. The students at the Temple Grandin School, who are all on the autism spectrum, empathize with Ukrainians who also have autism and are living through the Russian invasion.

Help us celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week by nominating an educator in your community

Know a teacher in your community who deserves some recognition? In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, Denver7 wants to profile local educators in our community who go above and beyond for their students.

Former teacher still making history come alive for Colorado students

Sharing stories of Colorado's colorful past is a passion for Steve Longsdorf, a retired elementary school teacher who now spends much of her free time volunteering as a tour guide for school groups at History Colorado Center.

Aurora school raising money to help student with disability

An Aurora school is coming together to help one of its students who is suffering from a mobility disability achieve his dreams of seeing the world.

Evergreen brothers sell Easter eggs, donate money to UNICEF to help Ukrainian children

Like so many of us, 7-year-old Declan and 6-year-old Finnegan, who live in Evergreen, heard about the war in Ukraine and wanted to do something to help.

Volunteer brings virtual reality headsets to local senior centers

For seniors at Thrive Care Homes in Littleton Wednesday, many of the residents got to "visit" places all over the world thanks to virtual reality headsets brought by a volunteer.

Crews will build 'primitive trail' to Hanging Lake this spring, reopening still on track for summer 2022

Work is set to begin this spring to build a primitive trail up to Hanging Lake, and the trail is still expected to reopen to the public this summer, according to White River National Forest officials.

Arvada 11-year-old wants to recycle all junk mail into 'seed bombs'

We can all agree that we get too much junk mail. Izzy Hayward, an 11-year-old student at Colorado Connections Academy, certainly thinks so and decided to start a new recycling project to turn these excessive fliers, coupons and offers into compostable capsules filled with seeds.

High schoolers go viral for impersonating DIA train recording on Instagram

Two Grandview High School students, Eddie Barrett and Quinn Dooley, went viral on Denver International Airport's Instagram for a video of them impersonating legendary broadcaster Alan Roach and the accompanying jingles in the airport's trains.

Therapy dog, owner bringing joy to patients at Denver Health

Smiles and laughter are contagious, and it’s hard not to do at least one of those when Eric Hoff and Remy are walking the halls of Denver Health.
Local Chabad honors Ukraine during its Passover Seder with Ukrainian matzah

To honor its brothers and sisters in Ukraine, the Chabad of NW Metro Denver's Passover Seder will include a batch of the famous Jewish food that was actually handmade in Ukraine. They were able to get a shipment in December, before Russia invaded.

Denver ski equipment maker prints shirts to raise money for Ukrainian Red Cross

You don't have to have "been there, done that" to get the t-shirt. Randy Burklund, who makes safety ski school equipment with his company, Kinderlift, decided to use his facilities to print and sell t-shirts to raise money for the Ukrainian Red Cross.

Stroke patient sets goal of completing BOLDERBoulder

An accident led Christa Moritz to have a stroke. Less than a year later, she's determined to complete the BOLDERBoulder 10K in her hometown.

Jewish Family Services distributes Passover care packages to more than 160 food insecure families

Gathering all the components for a traditional Passover Seder can be expensive. Jewish Family Services, which is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, relieved that burden for several families Thursday.

Teen becomes National Chess Master one year after undergoing fourth brain surgery

Chess is already a really hard sport, so now imagine playing it with basically half of your brain.

What creates light pillars in Colorado?

Wintry weather provides plenty of spectacular sights around Colorado, including light pillars that look like something out of a science fiction movie.

Colorado couple feeds two squirrels on miniature picnic table every day

Who wouldn't climb four stories for free food? Just ask Nutty and Buddy, two squirrels that have been visiting a Colorado couple practically every day of the last two and a half years.

Colorado nonprofit helping Marshall Fire victims find their rhythm again

Future Arts Foundation purchases and collects musical instruments and art supplies for teachers and families. The nonprofit has collected more than 500 instruments for victims of the Marshall Fire.

Children's Diabetes Foundation has volunteer all wrapped up

Themed gift baskets are big at silent auctions. For Judy McNeil, they’re also a passion.

What excuses did Rockies fans use to get out of work for Opening Day?

Today, hours before Opening Day, Denver7 parked outside Coors Field to speak with fans. We just wanted to know one thing, "What did you tell your boss to get out of work today?"

Furry Scurry returns to Washington Park for 19th year

Thousands of animal advocates, pet owners, and their dogs will walk, run, or scurry – not to mention eat, drink, and be merry – at the 29th annual Furry Scurry. Every step they take and dollar they raise will support loving and lifesaving care for animals in need.

Check out what's on the menu this season at Coors Field

Denver7 visited the Rockies' ballpark earlier this afternoon for Media Day and got to try some of the newest dishes coming to the menu this season. Perhaps, the most anticipated item is a milkshake inspired by Elvis Presley's favorite sandwich.
Colorado entrepreneur sparks adventure with campfire box

Camping season is around the corner, and a Colorado startup is building an essential piece of equipment to make a campfire in a safe, sustainable way. You're In Good Company with LavaBox.

Bakeries gear up to make thousands of hot cross buns ahead of Easter weekend

It's going to be a busy week for local bakeries. Denver7 visited Trompeau Bakery this week as they gear up to bake and sell thousands of hot cross buns during the week before Easter.

The People's Pickles offers up sweet dill for marginalized citizens

A nonprofit that employs marginalized citizens is teaching them skills beyond the workplace.

Judd Apatow talks new pandemic-themed comedy, 'The Bubble'

Director Judd Apatow is attempting to finally digest these last two years with with a good, ole fashioned star-studded comedy.

The city of Greeley has been infiltrated by turkeys

Turkeys are finally getting their Thanksgiving revenge.

Drummer rocks at helping kids, neighbors in need

Tim Elliott founded Drumming Up Hope after being inspired by a benefit for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital he was playing in with another band.

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